Mercedes, Texas

Population Data for Mercedes, TX:

Population – 29339
Male – 48.30 %
Female – 51.70 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 79.37 %
Hispanic – 93.36 %
African American – 0.26 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.68 %
Asian – 0.07 %

Geographic Data for Mercedes, Texas:

Population Density – 319.87 per sq. mi
Elevation – 96 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Mercedes:

In Elementary School – 5,056 (52.11 %)
In High School – 2,339 (24.11 %)
In College – 995 (10.25 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 819 (5.62 %)
Associate’s Degree – 350 (2.40 %)
Some College, No Degree – 1,908 (13.09 %)
High School Graduate – 3,083 (21.16 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 6,099 (41.86 %)

Employment and Household Data for Mercedes, TX:

Percentage of People Employed – 41.91 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 8.96 %
Unemployment Level – 17.61 %

Median Household Income – $21,053.00
Average Household Size – 3.78

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 34.21 %
2 Vehicles – 25.45 %
3 or more Vehicles – 11.11 %

Average Cost to Rent in Mercedes - $302 per month